The Latest Breaking News from Nicaragua

Nicaragua's ruling party hopes to expand in local elections

It's been an electoral campaign without rallies, demonstrations or even real opposition

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Nicaragua's Ortega says US sanctions will make more migrants

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega says new sanctions imposed on his government by the United States this week will only serve to drive more migrants to the U.S. border

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Biden targets Nicaragua's gold industry in a new move against Daniel Ortega

Biden's order and other steps announced Monday are perhaps the most aggressive attempt by the U.S. to hold the Ortega accountable for his continued attacks on human rights and democracy.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2022

Why did Central America shift UN votes on Russia-Ukraine war?

Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador’s vote changes this year reflect relations with world superpowers, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2022

Relatives fear for lives of jailed Nicaraguan opponents

Families of four well-known opposition figures jailed in Nicaragua fear for their relatives' lives because of bad conditions at the infamous El Chipote prison

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Claire Denis on "Stars at Noon" lovers

The acclaimed director spoke to Salon about abuse of power, filming in Panama and mentorship with Jim Jarmusch

Salon · Oct 15, 2022

‘Stars at Noon’: Convoluted plot, miscast lead spoil political thriller in Nicaragua

Margaret Qualley looks too young to play battle-heartened journalist on the run with a mystery man.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

France expresses 'deep concern' over detained dual-nationals in Nicaragua

French officials expressed "deep concern" on Thursday over the detention in Nicaragua of two women with joint French-Nicaraguan citizenship, on allegations of conspiracy and spreading fake news.

Reuters · Oct 13, 2022

US to allow some Venezuelan migrants to enter and stay for 2 years

Some Venezuelan migrants will be allowed to enter the U.S. and stay legally for up to two years, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 12, 2022

Julia Turns Deadly, Unleashes Flooding Rain In Central America

Julia completed its rare crossover from the Atlantic to the Pacific, one day after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.

Zenger · Oct 12, 2022